The Secret Life of Bees ThemesComing of AgeForgivenessRacism and PrejudiceThe Power of Female

Relationships/CommunityThe Importance of StorytellingLove and Friendship

The Secret Life of Bees Theme Carousel

Round 1: Describe the themeRound 2: Find a quote that supports the theme

(be sure to write the entire quote and include the page number)

Round 3: Explain the quote from the previous round

Round 4:Find a quote that supports the theme (be sure to write the entire quote and include the page number)

Round 5: Explain the quote from the previous round

Round 6: Provide a good test question about the theme

Round 7: Draw an image that represents the theme.

CharacterizationCharacterization: the

methods a writer uses to develop characters through their

appearancehis or her own speech,

thoughts, feelings or actions

the speech, thoughts feelings, or actions of others

direct comments from the narrator